GLOSSARY (SECOND PART)/ UNIT 2

 

1. Attend / Assist

Attend → To be present at an event, meeting, or class.

Example: "I will attend the conference next Monday."

Assist → To help or support someone.

Example: "The nurse assists the doctor during surgery."

Fake Friend Alert! ⚠️

In Spanish, "asistir" means "to attend," but in English, "assist" means "to help." Don't mix them up!

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2. Sales / Salaried

Sales → The act of selling products or services.

Example: "The company's sales increased by 20% this year."

Salaried → A person who earns a fixed amount of money per year (not paid by commission or hourly).

Example: "She is a salaried employee with a monthly income."

Fake Friend Alert! ⚠️

In Spanish, "salario" means "salary," but in English, "sales" refers to selling things, not a fixed salary!

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3. Tooth / Teeth

Tooth → A single dental piece in the mouth.

Example: "I have a toothache."

Teeth → The plural of tooth (more than one).

Example: "You should brush your teeth twice a day."

Fake Friend Alert! ⚠️

In Spanish, "diente" means "tooth," and "dientes" means "teeth." Be careful not to use "tooths"—it's incorrect!

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4. Vaccinate

Definition: To give a vaccine to protect against disease.

Example: "Children must be vaccinated against measles."

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5. To Pull Out

Definition: To remove something, especially by force.

Example: "The dentist had to pull out my wisdom tooth."

Other Meaning: It can also mean to withdraw from a situation (e.g., "The team pulled out of the competition").